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Academic Calendar


Ajou University Academic Calendar for Exchange Students

2020 Spring Semester
2020 Spring Semester
Spring 2020 Semester
Dormitory Application Jan 13 - 17
Course Registration Feb 18 -19
Dormitory Opening Mar 13
Orientation (Mandatory)
Online
Semester Begin Mar 16
Course Change Mar 16 - 17
Course Drop Apr 2 - 3
Mid-term Exam Regular Classes
Final Exam Jun 29 - Jul 4
End of the Spring Semester Jul 4
Dormitory Move-out Jul 4
2020 Fall Semester
table for Fall 2020 Semester
Fall 2020 Semester
Dormitory Application Aug 13 -17
Course Registration Aug 25 - 26
Dormitory Opening Aug 24 - 25
Orientation (Mandatory) Aug 24 (Online)
Semester Begin Sept 1
Course Change Sept 1 - 4
Course Drop Sept 21 - 22
Mid-term Exam Oct 20 - 26
Final Exam Dec 16 - 29
End of the Fall Semester Dec 29
Dormitory Move-out Dec 23

The academic schedule for Fall 2020 will be updated during the spring semester.

table for Korean National Holidays in 2020
Korean National Holidays in 2020
January 1 Solar New Year’s Day
January 24 - 26 Lunar New Year’s Day
March 1 Independence Movement Day
April 12 47th Anniversary of Foundation of Ajou University
April 15 21th National Assembly Election Day
April 30 Buddha's Birthday
May 5 Children's Day
June 6 Memorial's Day
August 15 Liberation Day
September 30 - October 2 Chuseok (Thanksgiving Day)
October 3 National Foundation Day
October 9 Hangul Proclamation Day
December 25 Christmas

Academic Year

Ajou University's academic year consists of two semesters. Generally, each semester consists of 16 weeks. The Spring semester usually starts at the beginning of March and ends in the middle of June. The Fall semester usually starts at the beginning of September and ends in the middle of December. Exchange students are advised to arrive in Korea on the dormitory opening day.

  • Spring semester: Early March to Mid-June (16 weeks)
  • Fall semester : Early September to Mid-December (16 weeks)